Swiss Growth Stage Summit 2026

Event Overview Switzerland produces world-class innovation and a strong pipeline of scale-ups ready for global growth. The Swiss Growth Stage Summit 2026 offers curated access to these opportunities, connecting leading investors directly with companies at the scaling stage. Organized by SICTIC in collaboration with Canton de Vaud, UBS, Swisscom Ventures, Deeptech Nation Switzerland, FIT, and Innovaud, the summit offers a unique platform for high-quality deal flow, impactful connections, and long-term collaboration. Optional side events include individually curated site visits and pre-arranged one-to-one meetings (due diligence sessions), as well as an invite-only networking dinner and a networking apéro in the Lavaux UNESCO World Heritage vineyards, creating additional opportunities for deeper engagement in an informal setting. About Date: 15–17 September 2026 Participants: 80 participants, including national and international venture capital investors and family offices (invite-only), selected Swiss and international scale-ups, representatives of partner organizations, and key ecosystem stakeholders. Format: Hybrid event (unlimited online attendance) Organizers: SICTIC in collaboration with Canton de Vaud, Innovaud, UBS, Swisscom Ventures, Deeptech Nation Switzerland, and FIT

15 September 2026 | 18:00 – 20:30 VIP Investor & Partner Dinner (Invitation Only) An exclusive dinner for General Partners, Limited Partners, selected investors, and strategic partners to connect in a private setting ahead of the Swiss Growth Stage Summit. Hosted by the Canton de Vaud, FIT, and Innovaud. 16 September 2026 | 09:00 – 11:00 Meet the Founders Breakfast Start the day by visiting one of Switzerland's most promising scale-ups and its founders. Hosted by the Canton de Vaud, FIT, and Innovaud. (Separate registration will be required at a later stage.) 16 September 2026 | 11:30 – 17:00 Swiss Growth Stage Summit 2026 – Main Event The main event brings together leading international investors, family offices, founders, and ecosystem leaders to explore Switzerland's most promising growth-stage investment opportunities. Highlights include: Welcome remarks from the organizing partners Presentation of the Swiss Scale-up Report by Swisscom Ventures and Deeptech Nation Switzerland Keynotes from leading entrepreneurs and investors, including Sami Arpa (CEO of Largo), Dominique Mégret (CEO of Ecorobotix), Frederic Wohlwend (Managing Partner at Forestay VC), Andy Yen (CEO of Proton), and other distinguished speakers Panel discussions featuring international venture capital investors Curated pitches from selected Swiss scale-ups Networking opportunities with investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders 16 September 2026 | 19:00 – 22:00 Networking Apéro at EHL Hospitality Business School Join us for an exclusive networking apéro. Hosted by the Canton de Vaud, FIT, and Innovaud, this unique evening offers an opportunity to continue discussions and build meaningful connections with fellow investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders in an exceptional setting. (Separate registration will be required at a later stage.) 17 September 2026 | 10:00 – 16:00 Optional Site Visits & 1:1 Meetings Explore selected innovation hubs, leading companies, and scale-ups from the Canton de Vaud ecosystem, or take part in tailored one-to-one meetings. Organized by Innovaud.

More information: https://www.sictic.ch/events/growthsummit